"There is great potential for CHORP's research findings to provide patients, providers and policy makers with the evidence they need to make informed healthcare decisions."

Steven M. Witz, Ph.D., MPH
Director, Regenstrief Center

As a sub-center of the Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering at Purdue University, the Center for Health Outcomes Research and Policy's (CHORP) mission is to conduct innovative health outcomes research that provides objective evidence for healthcare practices that lead to optimal health outcomes and efficient healthcare delivery.

The center conducts research examining the effectiveness of treatment strategies and interventions designed to improve patient outcomes and optimize the cost-efficiency of healthcare delivery.

Center Co-Directors

Laura Sands, Ph.D.
Professor, School of Nursing
Purdue University